endorsedOngoing

Mobile App & Logistics Platform for Food Connect

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • Custom Software Development

Industry

Food & Beverage

Duration

69 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 November 2020

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

75/100

Good

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Client

Food Connect

Philadelphia, United States of America

Project Summary

NeoCoast developed a React Native mobile app paired with a Ruby on Rails backend and a custom logistics platform for a food-rescue nonprofit. They implemented scheduling and notification features and built a real-time integration between the app and the logistics backend. The engagement is ongoing and includes new feature development and maintenance. The client reports high-quality engineering, strong QA, few bugs, and clear, responsive communication.

Key Challenges

Needed engineering and development support for mobile features

Project Deliverables

Mobile app (React Native)
Backend logistics platform (Ruby on Rails)
Scheduling/pickup and notification features
Real-time integration between app and logistics platform
Ongoing feature development and maintenance

Project Solution

NeoCoast scoped the project with the client, established communication and process workflows, and developed a React Native mobile app backed by a Ruby on Rails backend. They built scheduling and notification features and created a linked logistics platform with a real-time feedback loop so pickup events and status are captured on the backend. NeoCoast continues to develop new features and maintain both the mobile and logistics systems.

Project Outcome

NeoCoast delivers work on time and explains delays when they occur
Strong QA process resulting in few bugs in the apps
High-quality product delivery with effective collaboration and communication
Responsive project management via Trello, Jira, Slack, and regular meetings

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

React Native
Ruby on Rails

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Thanks to NeoCoast's high-quality engineering work and communication, the app doesn’t have any bugs. The team communicates any delays well to ensure the project’s smooth flow. They have a great process in place in terms of meetings, updates, and changes, resulting in a successful collaboration.”
Anonymous
Director
Date: 08/06/2021